Is the 2017 Infiniti QX30 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Infiniti QX30?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Infiniti QX30 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

2017 Infiniti QX30

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2017 Infiniti QX30
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Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 33
Recalls: 4
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Air bags

Complaints per year

2017: 33 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2017	33
2018	24
2019	3

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

33% · 11 reports

CRASHINJURY

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The contact owned a 2017 Infiniti QX30. The contact stated that, while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed on a highway, another vehicle suddenly merged into her lane.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-09-30

I was in a car accident where the front of my car collided with another car damaging and taking part of the front of my car off and pushing it up bulging at the side mirrors and my airbag did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-05-25

The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti QX30. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-30

Also filed under Electrical system and steering

Electrical system

24% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing horn and instrument cluster/panel.

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I have reached out to the dealership and Infiniti USA but to no avail.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-02-20

Steering

21% · 7 reports

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While driving vehicle warning message appeared on cluster saying âABS INOPERABLEâ with ABS and traction control lights on. Minutes later all power steering is gone and vehicle is very difficult to steer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-18

Also filed under Service brakes

Power train

15% · 5 reports

Visibility/wiper

12% · 4 reports

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2017-03-21Air bags16V939000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles manufactured August 11, 2016, to September 27, 2016.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

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2017-05-02Air bags17V143000 Nissan North America Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver-side curtain air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side curtain air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer Service at 1-800-662-6200.

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2018-03-26Air bags17V691000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling 2017-2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-622-6200, option 7.

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2021-07-30Steering21V419000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PG1CF.

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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2017 Infiniti QX30 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Air bags: 11 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
Steering: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 16V939000 · Air bags
Recall 17V143000 · Air bags
Recall 17V691000 · Air bags
Recall 21V419000 · Steering

FAQ

Is the 2017 Infiniti QX30 reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Infiniti QX30?: The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Infiniti QX30 have?: 4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.